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    The document provides information about the Philippines fruit fly, including what it is, what its life stages look like, where it is found, how to report suspected sightings, and contact information for more details. It describes the fruit fly pest as a serious threat to many tropical fruit crops.

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    Fact sheet

    Exotic threats of tropical fruit:


    Philippines fruit fly
    What is it?
    The Philippines fruit fly (Bactrocera philippinensis) is a serious pest
    on many fruit crop species, including breadfruit, carambola, guava,
    kumquat, mango, mountain apple and papaya. It is likely that its
    true host range is much wider than is currently understood. The
    Philippines fruit fly was introduced into Darwin in the Northern
    The Philippines fruit fly (Bactrocera
    Territory in 1997, but was successfully eradicated due to early
    philippinensis).
    detection and effective response planning. If this pest was to become
    Image Ken Walker, Museum Victoria,
    established in Australia, it could cause extensive damage to our
    Pest & Diseases Image Library
    tropical fruit industries.
    (PaDIL), www.padil.gov.au.

    What do I look for?


    Fruit flies are pest insects whose larvae (maggots) live in and feed
    off the flesh of fruit and vegetables. Fruit should be inspected for any
    symptoms of infestation, such as puncture marks and any associated
    necrosis and decomposition of the fruit that appears as black or
    brown lesions. Suspect fruits should be cut open and checked for
    larvae.

    The species Bactrocera philippinensis was described only recently,


    hence little is specifically known about its biology. However, it is
    The Philippines fruit fly (Bactrocera assumed to be no different to other very closely related species.
    philippinensis). These species have four life stages: eggs, larvae (maggots), pupae,
    Image Anthony O’Toole, Pest & and the adult flies. The eggs are about 0.8 mm long and 0.2 mm
    Diseases Image Library (PaDIL), wide, white to yellow-white in colour, and are laid under the skin of
    www.padil.gov.au. the fruit. The mature larvae are about 7.5 – 9.5 mm long and 1.5 – 2
    mm wide. Pupae are barrel-shaped and are white to yellow-brown in
    colour. The adult flies are mostly black or dark brownish-grey in
    colour, or a mixture of black and yellow (see pictures).

    The Philippines fruit fly is one of several species of tropical fruit flies
    which are difficult or impossible to differentiate based on
    morphological characteristics. Suspect samples of the pest must be
    sent to a laboratory for accurate identification. If you see any of
    these life stages of the Philippines fruit fly, you should keep samples
    for identification and report your findings immediately.
    Where is it found?
    The Philippines fruit fly is native to the Philippines and it was
    introduced into Palau in the late 1990s. It was also introduced into
    Australia (Darwin) in 1997, but was subsequently eradicated.

    Reporting
    Growers may report suspected exotic pests to the Exotic Plant Pest
    Hotline (1800 084 881) or can directly contact their relevant state
    agriculture or primary industries department.

    To minimise the risk of disease spread, samples should not be moved


    until they have been checked by an expert.

    This fact sheet is part of the National Tropical Fruit Industry


    Biosecurity Plan. For more information about the Biosecurity Plan,
    please contact Plant Health Australia.

    Disclaimer: The material in this publication is for general information


    FOR MORE INFORMATION
    Contact only and no person should act, or fail to act on the basis of this material
    Plant Health Australia without first obtaining professional advice. Plant Health Australia and all
    Phone: +61 2 6260 4322 persons acting for Plant Health Australia expressly disclaim liability with
    Fax: +61 2 6260 4321 respect to anything done in reliance on this publication.
    www.planthealthaustralia.com.au

    ABN 97 092 607 997

    © PLANT HEALTH AUSTRALIA

    Visit the Plant Health Australia Website www.planthealthaustralia.com.au


    Visit the Plant Health Australia web site www.planthealthaustralia.com.au

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